Neuromuscular model-based sensing and control paradigm for a robotic leg

HM Herr, K Endo, P Krishnaswamy, J Markowitz… - US Patent …, 2015 - Google Patents
3,016,760 3,098,645 3, 207497 3,844,279 3,871,032 3,916,450 4,442,390 4,463,291
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Exoskeletons for running and walking

HM Herr, C Walsh, DJ Paluska, A Valiente… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
An exoskeleton worn by a human user consists of a rigid pelvic harness, worn about the
waist of the user, and exoskeleton leg structures, each of which extends downwardly …

Transfemoral prosthetic systems and methods for operating the same

AV Clausen, M Oddsson - US Patent 8,057,550, 2011 - Google Patents
Certain embodiments of the invention relate to increasing the functionality of a transfemoral
prosthetic device. In one embodiment, the transfemoral prosthetic device is configured such …

Systems and methods for actuating a prosthetic ankle based on a relaxed position

AV Clausen, HG Ragnarsdottir, H Jonsson - US Patent 7,896,927, 2011 - Google Patents
Systems and methods for sensing actuating a prosthetic ankle are disclosed. In one
example, the system, such as an actuated prosthetic ankle joint, detects that the user has …

Artificial human limbs and joints employing actuators, springs, and variable-damper elements

HM Herr, DJ Paluska, P Dilworth - US Patent 9,333,097, 2016 - Google Patents
Abstract Biomimetic Hybrid Actuators employed in biologically-inspired musculoskeletal
architectures employ an electric motor for supplying positive energy to and storing negative …

Systems and methods for actuating a prosthetic ankle

AV Clausen, HG Ragnarsdottir, H Jonsson - US Patent 9,271,851, 2016 - Google Patents
Systems and methods for sensing actuating a prosthetic ankle are disclosed. In one
example, the system, such as an actuated prosthetic ankle joint, detects that the user has …

Prosthetic foot with enhanced stability and elastic energy return

AV Clausen, B Andresson, VF Jonsson… - US Patent …, 2017 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A prosthetic foot comprises an attachment member and two or more flexible
members. The attachment member can include a connector configured to connect the …

Neuromuscular model-based sensing and control paradigm for a robotic leg

HM Herr, K Endo, P Krishnaswamy, J Markowitz… - US Patent …, 2018 - Google Patents
A neuromuscular model-based controller for a robotic limb having at least one joint includes
a neuromuscular model having a muscle model, muscle geometry and reflex feedback loop …

Passive ankle prosthesis with energy return simulating that of a natural ankle

JM Schimmels, S Huang - US Patent 8,721,737, 2014 - Google Patents
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Instrumented prosthetic foot

S Bédard, PO Roy - US Patent 9,526,636, 2016 - Google Patents
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